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Re: Auto safety
I started calling our car a “limo” and used the back seat for DH with child locks. Absolutely necessary as he kept trying to open the door when the car was moving. Luckily, we have a small dog with a…1 -
Re: Losing his grip
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Re: Losing his grip
Yes it’s common. Walmart sells several types. Just search for elderly adult sippy cups. Get a brightly colored one. A sturdy TV tray with a deep tray in front of my DH helped. Also search for a thing…3 -
Re: How to support mom?
Welcome. Sorry about your Dad. Does your Mom live alone? Are there friends or neighbors or church members who can help? A pastor? Is she visiting him often? Do you live near her? I would just keep tr…1 -
Re: Moved Mom to Assisted Living
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250171#Comment_250171 Thx so much for this!1 -
Re: GUIDE Program - Experiences?
Thanks all! Yes, I had access to the information that was available online, including what Medicare says about the program. However, there are people on Reddit with very negative things to say about …1 -
Re: Auto safety
You can take the passenger door handle off from the inside. This will leave you a handle on the outside, which means the only way to open the door is from the outside. It works I had to do it with my…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Saturday was father in law daughter in law day. You would think I had enough special days, but keep them coming. Next Saturday will be father son day and who knows, I just might start over. Dr appoin…2 -
Re: Moved Mom to Assisted Living
Welcome! She is not in denial. She has anosognosia. It is very common with dementia. It is the inability of a person with dementia to recognize symptoms and limitations. It is awful. I would recommen…4 -
Re: I can’t help this pain I feel
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/249997#Comment_249997 your life sounds like mine. I have a 15 year old dog that can’t get up by himself and he weighs 50 pounds! My husband tries so help b…4
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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